Brand new single from Seafarers

London-based indie pop outfit Seafarers stands at the crossroads of indie rock, chamber pop and jazz, resulting in a sound that’s accessible yet thoroughly their own. Formed back in 2018 by six long-term musical collaborators, the band is led by the talented songwriter Matthew Herd, who boasts an impressive history of working with notable artists such as Jacob Collier, Glass Animals, The Howl & Hum and Siobhan Miller.

The band’s lineup is completed by the vocals of Lauren Kinsella, the multi-talented guitarist and vocalist Arun Thavasothy, pianist Tom Taylor, bassist Tom McCredie and Dave Hamblett on drums. As Seafarers, they first unveiled their unique sound to the world in 2020 with their debut single “Hamelin,” followed by a series of singles that culminated in their critically acclaimed debut album, Orlando, later that year.

Their sophomore album, II, thoughtfully explored the various and complex elements of teenage life, showcasing their original sound and meaningful songwriting. As the anticipation builds for their third album, Another State, set to drop in October, the band continues to delight listeners with their intricate musical arrangements, heartfelt storytelling and truly charming sound.

Offering the first taste of the forthcoming record, in May they returned with the single “Bedwetters,” a song which offered a heartfelt and confessional theme of coping with your own demons set against an uplifting, indie rock-tinged pop outing. Now they open a new window into the album with their brand new single titled “Everything I’d Do (to Get a Hold on You),” a track that pays tribute to the great Nashville country ballads of the 1980s, echoing the heartbreak anthems of artists like Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris and Sinead O’Connor.

Thematically, the song follows a dysfunctional campus relationship, told from the perspective of someone who’s hopelessly in love. This time slowing things down to deliver a moving ballad style song that reflects the emotionally-charged theme of the song, Lauren Kinsella’s dazzling vocals perfectly capture the longing and vulnerability of of unrequited love.

Ushered in by the sparse and soft taps of percussion, Lauren’s graceful vocals enter backed by warm piano chords and the distant stretch of sonic textures to add a subtle atmosphere. Gradually swelling with smooth sax leads, the delicate strike of drums and the pulse of bass guitar lines, Lauren’s voice rises with intensity to make “Everything I’d Do (to Get a Hold on You)” a truly spectacular musical experience that comes straight from the heart. With their third full-length record, Another State, coming in October, we can’t wait to see what this talented and exciting outfit has in store next.

Listen to Everything I’d Do (to Get a Hold on You) below

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